Specialist police vehicle out of action after vandals paint it silver

Police in Hebden Bridge are appealing for information after a police Land Rover was painted silver.
It’s thought the incident occurred at some point between 9.30pm last night and 4.45am this morning in Royd Villas.
Neighbourhood Inspector John Simpson said: “Some people might find this funny but the extent of the damage means that this vital emergency vehicle will be off the road whilst it is repaired at a cost.
“It is a specialist vehicle used to access the more rural areas of Calderdale and as such is an essential vehicle for the local communities.”
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